The north side of Gillett Mountain is not very friendly. OK! The peak is an eroded granitoid dome and otherwise not very remarkable but the surrounding area is quite scenic with an abundance of subalpine and alpine wildflowers, pine trees, lakes, and granite ridges. Kole Lake. Although it was August, there were plenty of flowers, such as the toyon, daisies, and coral root shown below the two pictures of Pingree Lake which follow. Video suggestion: All videos shown below are very short and HD (1080p). Here are all of the backpacking trips Jennifer and Bob have taken Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als schwierig einzustufen. Gerrard Consulting. Emigrant Wilderness: August 2012. Or continue hiking all the way to the High Sierra Wonderland of Granite Overlook. Emigrant Lake 16.9 Huckleberry Lake 21.1 Trailhead: Crabtree Huckleberry Lake 19.1 Elevation: 7,160’ Destination Trail 1.8Miles Lake Valley Trail 0.1 Pine Valley Trail 1.4 2.6 Chewing Gum Lake 4.4 Emigrant Pass 10.4 Bear Lake Summit Meadow 12.1 Groundhog Mdw 6.93.9 Lake Valley 5.2 Just back from a wonderful trip this last weekend, leaving from Crabtree Cabin for a series of lakes in the backcountry of Emigrant Wilderness: four days, 34 miles, great view All Rights Reserved. Campfires are prohibited above 9000 feet, and no campfires are allowed within ½ mile of Emigrant Lake. It is possible to camp at the overlook on a broad ridge between Pingree and Big Lakes. It involved some basic topo map navigation, a certain amount of real effort, and just enough bushwhacking to keep many people from having a good time on a hike. Only 25 people may obtain a Wilderness Permit to Kibbie Ridge/Lake, but due to damage from the RIM fire only 10 people may obtain a permit to Lake Eleanor per day in these areas per National Park quotes. It involved some basic topo map navigation, a certain amount of real effort, and just enough bushwhacking to keep many people from having a good time on a hike. Gem Lake offers expansive views of the Sierra Nevada Northern Yosemite and Emigrant Wilderness. August, 2012, Pine Valley view from ridge above Camp Lake, Emigrant Wilderness, Other Backpacking, Hiking, and Road Trips, "The Most Dangerous Man in Overland Park, Web master and wife dedicate themselves to local development issues". The 2 shortest approaches to Gillett Mountain are described below. We started at Crabtree, down into Pine Valley, past Grouse Lake and up over the Groundhog Meadow “pass” into Louse Canyon. Search for: Home; About; Summer School; Resources; Blog; Contact Panther Martin spinners work especially well in the Emigrant! As far as I can find out it is a horsehair worm, one variety of which will infect a grasshopper or other insect, then later take over its brain and make it jump in a pool of water and drown, while the worm escapes into the water. Jennifer lent them a map and they later mailed it back to her with a thank you letter. We arrived at Piute Lake … Yellow Hammer Lake from the Ridge above Kole Lake. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Travel approximately 30 miles to the Cherry Valley Campground sign. It looked more than 200 feet to Bob, but the topomap was definite. The Emigrant is most easily accessible from Hwy 108, with many visitors entering from near Pinecrest Lake or Kennedy Meadows. Backpacked to West Fork Cherry Creek on way back to car. The Emigrant Wilderness is over 100,000 acres with over 80 lakes within a granite basin filled with granitic domes, ridges, and small hills. The Emigrant Wilderness of Stanislaus National Forest is a wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, USA. Gem Lake Base Camp. Sarah also showed us a perfectly spherical rock she had found that was about the size of a tennis ball. Images By Bob: Bob Phillips [phillips bob 27 at yahoo dot com - no spaces] About 150 ft north of where the Kibbie Ridge Trail fords the East Fork Cherry Creek, a low use trail splits off to the north following the North Fork Cherry Creek. Please check here for the current requirements as requirements change over time. Campfires are prohibited above 9000 feet, and no campfires are allowed within ½ mile of Emigrant Lake. 7:03. There is a variety of trailheads the angler can use as departure points. The EWA is best known as a backpacker destination; the trails are mostly well maintained and easy to navigate. The east, west and south sides can be climbed more easily. Sunday, ... Crabtee Trailhead to Pingree Lake. I find best YouTube settings (for all but the few with Bob, Jennifer, or animals) are HD (1080p), slow motion (0.25 or 0.50), and full screen. Emigrant Wilderness, Sierra, CAJuly 21-23 After hearing the very useful information that a log jam can be used to cross West Cherry Creek, I headed into Big Lake from Crabtree TH. What are the mosquitoes like now? Less than a mile further, take the trail split south to Rosasco Lake and continue on to Pingree Lake, Big Lake and then Yellowhammer Lake. Software Assurance and Technology Consulting. Gem Lake Base Camp. Wilderness Permits are required and can be picked up at the Summit Ranger Station in Pinecrest, California. ON LINE GALLERY There is along Cherry Creek a hole in the rock bed filled with water and through which water flows, which is exactly deep enough and wide enough to stand in and get a thorough rinsing. On our way around the lake to find a campsite, we passed a large camp set up with all sorts of supplies, clearly these folks had taken the opportunity to have pack horses/mules deliver the goods. where we camped for the night. Campfires are prohibited in the Emigrant Wilderness above 9000 feet and within one-half mile of Emigrant Lake to protect sensitive whitebark pine forests and to allow recovery of areas historically depleted of firewood. The Dardenelles. The lake has several campsites. Search for: Home; About; Summer School; Resources; Blog; Contact Highest Elevation: 9200 ft. ... Ridge Lake can be reached either by continuing west after the first saddle in the route to Lewis Lake. (Elevation gain of 870 feet and loss of 2,150 feet.) Emigrant Wilderness Backpacking Trip August 11 - 18, 2020 Bob and Jennifer: 7 Nights, 8 Days, 25 Miles Backpacking, 12 Miles Day Hiking See Favorite Photos/Videos, Day by Day Narrative and Photos, Emigrant Wilderness Map, Equipment/Food/Supply Notes. Gem Lake offers expansive views of the Sierra Nevada Northern Yosemite and Emigrant Wilderness. For any of the following Favorite photos, click on the image to bring up the full resolution, uncropped version. Software Assurance and Technology Consulting. From Emigrant Wilderness - Pingree Lake you obtain a great vista of Gillett Mountain. A week from tomorrow we're going out of the Crabtree Trailhead in the Emigrant Wilderness. Sunday, July 29: The flight out. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. Kibbie Ridge, Kennedy Meadows, Crabtree and Bell Meadow are the most frequented. At our last campsite near Camp Lake in the afternoon 5 grouse wandered into and around the camp with apparently little concern about we two humans being present. This is a moderate out and back trail in Emigrant Wilderness. The streams are subject to heavy runoff from the winter snows and the streambeds are scoured leaving little habitat for much insect activity. The view from the ridge above Pingree Lake looking down to Big Lake and across an amazing expanse of rock was unlike any we have seen before and a geologist told us was an almost unique formation. Turn left onto Crabtree Rd for 4.9 miles until you reach the trailhead and campground. Free wilderness permits are required for overnight stays in the Emigrant Wilderness Area and Yosemite National Park. The road ends at a cement barrier where you can park. It … The lake has several campsites. I used to sneer at those who used packers, ... Just southwest of Kole is an easy ridge with great views of the Emigrant. It’s a good place to spend the night before heading out . Map from Crabtree trailhead to Grouse Lake (trail near solid blue line), about 3.5 miles backpacking: We backpacked from Grouse Lake to a campsite where the trail crossed the Buck Meadows Creek just before the junction to Pingree Lake. CAMPFIRES. From Crabtree Trailhead: Follow the trail south to Pine Valley and then take the trail split east towards Groundhog Meadow. I actually found Barbara on Facebook and she confirmed that engraving was made when she was 20 years old. The terrain was extremely jumbled, though, and I ended up detouring quite far to the east before I … Home big lake emigrant wilderness. From the Box Spring trailhead, you can reach the following lakes: Chain Lakes: 5 small lakes less than 7 acres each at 7586' elevation.2.2 miles from the trailhead. Map: Backpack from Pingree Lake to Cherry Creek - about 4.6 miles, Dinner: Tika masalla with cauliflower, garbanzo beans, and squash over bamati rice (best meal of trip!). We spent Labor Day weekend hiking cross-country to Hyatt Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness--an adventure were glad we did, but not one that we would recommend without reservation. I planned a 3-night trip to Emigrant Wilderness to fish Emigrant Lake and some smaller lakes. The hardest part of this climb is getting there! There is good camping and fishing (Raibow Trout) at nearby Big Lake and Yellowhammer Lake. They returned around 6 AM the next morning and did the same. I actually found Barbara on Facebook and she confirmed that engraving was made when she was 20 years old. Starting from Crabtree Trailhead (~15 miles): From Hwy 108 in Pinecrest: Head east on Pinecrest Lake Rd ~1/4 mile. Backpack from Camp Lake to car, then drive to Oakland, then Santa Rosa. Contains small Rainbows and Brookies but difficult to fish due to the shallow nature of the lakes. Gillett Mountain is located near the southern boundary of the Emigrant Wilderness Area in the Sierra Nevada, a mile or so north of Lord Meadow and a half mile south of Big Lake and Yellowhammer Lake. Camp. Leighton Lake. Fair camp sites, some stock feed. Viewing 9 posts - 1 through 9 (of 9 total) ... Pingree Lake, Kole Lake, Leighton Lake, Karls Lake and Red Can Lake. Pingree Lake. Die Route ist am besten von Juni bis September zugänglich. Day by day photos and narrative follow these. (1), Groveland Ranger Station, for Cherry Lake Trailhead: (209) 962-7825, Summit Ranger Station, for Sonora Pass trailheads: (209) 965-3434, Bridgeport Ranger Station, for Sonora Pass trailheads: (760) 932-7070. Campfires are prohibited in the Mokelumne Wilderness above 8000 feet and within ¼ mile of the high water line (3949 feet) at Salt Springs Reservoir. Summer or Winter: (209) 965-3402. The climbing season varies each year depending on how much snow the area receives during the winter months, which impacts trailhead access. Gillett Mountain is a peak you can distinguish from Pingree Lake; Huckleberry Lake is a nearby lake that you could have a look at. In the Emigrant Wilderness the use of bear resistant food storage containers is highly recommended. Day 2Today would be all overland hiking. In one of the creek's pools of water I discovered a strange animal that was no thicker than a piece of thread and several inches long (see video and pic below). Food Storage: Bear canisters are required by federal law in most areas of Yosemite National Park, however they are not currently required in the Emigrant Wilderness Area and the area around Gillett Mountain. Photos and narrative were contributed by both of us: Jennifer and Bob Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Terrain varies from rolling hills to ridges and granite domes, with many lakes surrounded by stands of lodgepole pine. Map of day hike to Yellowhammer cabins (dark blue, very rough idea) then to Big Lake and back to Pingree Lake (light blue, very rough idea) - about 6 miles day hiking: Dinner: Lentil curry with squash and side of spinach. From Tuolumne:  Take Buchanan Road, which turns into Cottonwood Road (Forest Road 1N04). I picked up my Emigrant Wilderness permit at the Summit Ranger Station right after it opened at 8:30 am. At the creek, Sarah told us about a wonderful "spa" where one could stand in a small, deep pool of clear water as a little stream of water flowed in and out. CAMPFIRES. From the southeast side of Yellowhammer, head south off-trail, ascend a small ridge, and then follow the drainage up and around the east side of Gillett Mountain until you reach the south face.
It's what makes Pingry more than just another prep school with an admittedly gorgeous campus. Follow this trail a quarter of a mile or so and then pick the path of least resistence off-trail towards Gillett Mountain, which is roughly a mile and half north of Lord Meadow. We spent Labor Day weekend hiking cross-country to Hyatt Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness--an adventure we're glad we did, but not one that we would recommend without reservation. We also saw fish and a snake in one large puddle. Emigrant Wilderness TR - BackcountryForum.com. 5-star camping at Upper Buck Lake. Pingree Lake Area: 18 acres ... 13 Miles 5.5 Hours Overnight Trip High mountain, alpine lake; occupies a glacial bench in granite basin. The road ends at a cement barrier where you can park. Take the Cherry Lake Road out of Rainbow Pools on Hwy 120. From Shingle Springs Trailhead:  Follow the Kibbie Ridge Trail north and east 15.1 miles all the way to Lord Meadow. Gillett Mountain is located near the southern boundary of the Emigrant Wilderness Area in the Sierra Nevada, a mile or so north of Lord Meadow and a half mile south of Big Lake and Yellowhammer Lake. Turn left on Cherry Lake Road (Forest Road 1N07). Home › Forums › Campfire › Post-Trip Reports › Emigrant Wilderness Lake Tour 9/29 to 10/2. Map of backpack from Grouse Lake to campsite just after Gem Lake junction where trail crosses Buck Meadow Creek (trail near solid blue line) - about 4.9 miles backpacking: We backpacked from Buck Meadow Creek to Pingree Lake, where we would stay for the next 3 nights. I'm probably going to do a trip at Emigrant in a week or two. Gerrard Consulting. Red Can Lake and our last destination for the day. Very cool. Cross the Cherry Lake Dam, the trailhead is on the eastern shoreline. Fishing generally good. Or continue hiking all the way to the High Sierra Wonderland of Granite Overlook. Pingree Lake is a great place to visit for more than one day, Emigrant Wilderness - Pingree Lake is a great place to camp nearby. Er führt entlang eines Sees und vorbei an herrlichen Aussichtspunkten. The plan is to go to Big Lake, make a basecamp there, and explore Camp Yellowhammer, the nearby lakes, and nearby peaks. Favorite Photos/Videos Emigrant Wilderness Loop Trail is a 19.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The surroundings of this campground have so much to offer. Written by December 25, 2020. big lake emigrant wilderness Granite near Big Lake, Emigrant wilderness Ca. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Reaching the summit requires a long approach but a relatively easy class 3 scramble via the south face. It is bordered by Yosemite National Park on the south, the Toiyabe National Forest and the Hoover Wilderness on the east, and State Route 108 over Sonora Pass on the north. The West is Big! (9), Climber's Log Entries Lower Emigrant Wilderness Shorter Loop is a 20.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Starting from Cherry Lake / Shingle Springs Trailhead (~16.5 miles): From Groveland: Travel east on Hwy 120 from Groveland about 13.8 miles. In the Emigrant Wilderness the use of bear resistant food storage containers is highly recommended. Day 9: On the final day of our trip, we'll exit the Emigrant Wilderness, going by … Es gibt verschiedene Aktivitätsmöglichkeiten. Good productivity with no spawning areas. Our six-day on- and off-trail journey to remote lakes of the Emigrant Wilderness traverses a glacially sculpted landscape with broad granite expanses, rushing mountain streams and deep canyons. Another access is further south at Lake Eleanor at Shingle Springs trailhead. I have some questions: Where can I pick up a permit? How cold will it get at night? Jennifer and I both did in fact end up getting a great rinse off in the spa (see pic of Jennifer below) - I went at another time when nobody was around, since I did not have a swimsuit. I'm looking for general advice and, if possible, answers to these questions: 1. Although the creek was mostly dry, it did have puddles in which fish swam. Turn right (east) on FR-1N04 and drive acrosss the dam. Emigrant Wilderness, September 2010 Back to other trips. From here several easy day hikes can take you into the heart of the … The trail is primarily used for hiking and backpacking and is best used from August until September. OK! The easiest route to the summit seems to be the south slope, which is a relatively simple 15-minute class 3 scramble over mostly broken granite slabs and a few boulders. Has a fair population of nice rainbow. The plan is to head from Crabtree and go to Pingree or Big lake. No snow right? Emigrant Wilderness - granite dome lakes << Hiking In Emigrant Summary Granite Dome Hike >> Stats to Reach Lakes. On Monday September 21st me, Brent and Steve headed over to Pinecrest to pick up our wilderness permit and begin a four day backpacking trip into the Emigrant Wilderness. Tour Utah National Parks: The Mighty 5 & beyond Travel Guide - Duration: 1:30:20. Continue past the campground and drive acrosss the dam on the southern end of the lake. After finishing the first time and getting completely dressed, I noticed my glasses had slipped in and sat at the bottom of the spa, so I got naked again and retrieved them. Near the end of Yellowhammer Lake are the remains of an old settlement with buildings still standing. Day hike from Pingree Lake to Yellowhammer cabins to Big Lake and back to Pingree Lake. Mileage: 9 miles. She also said Herrick might now be in Santa Cruz, but I had no luck finding him. These free permits are required year-round. It is steep and it has a lot of fallen trees, brush, and deep lateral ravines that require unpleasant bushwhacking to navigate. Along the way we were passed by mule/horse teams. Here are some links for local conditions. We got to the Crabtree trailhead around noon, ate our lunches and headed out. We will arrive in the afternoon to explore Pinecrest, pick up … We'll leave High Emigrant Lake, travel about 8 miles as we go past Emigrant Meadow Lake, over Brown Bear Pass, and through Lunch Meadow. Santa Rosa, CA I made my way around the south end of Pingree Lake and attempted to find a path through to continue down to Big Lake. Gillett Mountain was named in 1909 by R. B. Marshall, U.S.G.S., for James Norris Gillett; member of Congress, 1903-1907; governor of California, 1907-1911. It involved some basic topo map navigation, a certain amount of real effort, and just enough bushwhacking to … The distance of Gillett Mountain from the nearest trailhead adds complexity to winter climbing. Look for the trailhead parking signs. At the east end of the dam, immediately turn right onto FR-1N14. We also realized we could just make out parts of the long Yellowhammer Lake, which we would visit tomorrow. So typically the most popular time to climb the mountain is from June through October. Written by December 25, 2020. big lake emigrant wilderness Cherry Lake Dam gate to Cherry Lake, Kibbie Ridge, and Lake Eleanor opens from April 1-December 15. Back packing in Emigrant Wilderness: Crabtree Camp to Gem Lake ... Big and Pingree Lakes ... Leor Pantilat 2,760 views. 108, the Sonora Pass, is about 30 miles out of the town of Sonora. For more info on how to protect your food (and Sierra Bears) check out the bear section. Elevation: +3000ft. This trip is located in the Emigrant Wilderness on the Stanislas National Forest. At the Yellowhammer cabins there was a metal door with names carved on it, including a heart with: Barbara Morhauser San Mateos and Herrick Morgan Pacificas. Backpacked to Camp Lake on way back to car. THE SIERRA GEEZERS: Me, Pingree Lake, Emigrant Wilderness: HOME. At the east end of the dam, immediately turn right onto FR-1N14. Map of day hike from Pingree Lake to Rosasco Lake and back (solid blue line - we followed marked trail mostly) - about 4 miles: Dinner: Fetacino Alfreda with chicken and brocolli. Monday, July 30: Crabtee Trailhead to Pingree Lake. We are very experienced hikers on trail and cross-country. Other Websites Pingree Lake Piute Lake Rosasco Lake Wood Lake Yellowhammer Lake Gianelli's Trail Head Chewing Gum Lake Granite Lake Long Lake Spring Meadow Toejam ... Aspen Meadow Pack Station operates in the Stanislaus National Forest and Emigrant Wilderness under permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Once we set up camp we took a short walk to the top of a nearby ridge and got an amazing view: a huge granite slope that led down to Big Lake (see the first 3 pictures at the top of this page). We arrived at the Aspen Meadow Pack Station in good time. © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. Notes: The Southern Emigrant Wilderness borders Yosemite National Park. It is possible to camp at the overlook on a broad ridge between Pingree and Big Lakes. Lower Emigrant Wilderness Shorter Loop ist ein 20.6 Meilen langer, moderat besuchter Rundweg in der Nähe von Pinecrest, Kalifornien. Depending on your point of entry and which direction you are coming from, call one of the following ranger stations for wilderness permits. […] Apply to become a Cross Country …

Team: Landmark's front pack was calm and poised entering the woods just behind Pingree's top runners. For more info on how to protect your food (and Sierra Bears) check out the bear section. Thus, many of the spawning opportunities for trout are limited. At one point we could look all the way across a canyon and see the trail as it climbed 200 feet up the other side. Planning and Permits. Bear canisters are required by federal law in most areas of Yosemite National Park, however they are not currently required in the Emigrant Wilderness Area and the area around Gillett Mountain. This is Pingree Lake, in one of the remote sections of the Emigrant Wilderness. She also said Herrick might now be in … During this part of the trip we met Sarah and Josiah. After 1/4 mile, turn left on the unnamed dirt road to the northeast towards Shingle Springs. At the end of the day, after a bit of rock climbing, we saw a beautiful sunset. Good camping and fishing at nearby Big Lake and Yellowhammer Lake make for a great multi-day outing! This trail goes by Camp Lake, No Camping, and Crabtree Camp. Home big lake emigrant wilderness. Map: Backpack from West Fork Cherry Creek to Camp Lake, Dinner: Chicken teriyaki [brand: Adventure Meals] with green peas, carrots, peppers and onions plus Jennifer prepared side of spinach. Continue on Cherry Lake Road for approximately 23.5 miles to Cottonwood Road (Forest Road 1N04). The best troutin’ is in the more remote lakes, many located in the southwestern portion of the area. They can be reached at (209) 965-3434. The Dardenelles. Most of the lakes are surrounded by lodgepole pine. If you ARE interested in going, we'll include a … From the south, the wilderness is accessible from Cherry Lake, along the border with Yosemite National Park. Map of backpack from Buck Meadow Creek to Pingree Lake (trail near solid blue line) - about 3.3 miles backpacking: Day hike from Pingree Lake to Yellowhammer cabins to Big Lake and back to Pingree Lake. Enjoy a layover day to relax or explore the expansive panoramas and pristine lakes (including a rare Sierra lake with a wide sandy beach), each with its own unique beauty. The best fishing within the Southern Emigrant Wilderness is within it's lakes. This is Pingree Lake, in one of the remote sections of the Emigrant Wilderness. At the Yellowhammer cabins there was a metal door with names carved on it, including a heart with: Barbara Morhauser San Mateos and Herrick Morgan Pacificas. Just back from a wonderful trip this last weekend, leaving from Crabtree Cabin for a series of lakes in the backcountry of Emigrant Wilderness: four days, 34 miles, great views, and some fun adventures. Turn right on Dodge Ridge Rd and follow it for 3 miles. After 1/4 mile, turn left on the unnamed dirt road to the northeast towards Shingle Springs. Drove from Santa Rosa to Jennifer's home in Oakland, then drove to the Crabtree trailhead in Stanislaus National Forest and backpacked to Grouse Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. They ate leaves, drank water from the lake, then left. Pingree_drainage_SMALL.jpg Big_drainage_SMALL.jpg. I also planned to do some off-trail exploration in the high country. -Place Names of the Sierra Nevada, by Francis P. Farquhar, View Gillett Mountain Image Gallery - 9 Images. Emigrant Wilderness, located south of Hwy. Reaching the summit requires a long approach but a relatively easy class 3 scramble via the south face. We spent Labor Day weekend hiking cross-country to Hyatt Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness--an adventure we're glad we did, but not one that we would recommend without reservation. The (easy) class 3 section is near the top of the route just below the summit ridge. 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